Because the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015, which gave federal tax credits on select energy-efficient products, has been reinstated for 2016, certain home improvement products (including some window treatments) are eligible. Talk to a trained consultant here at Blinds & Designs serving San Francisco and Marin County, CA to learn how…
Over time, the UV rays from the sun will dull the colors of your drapes, furniture, and flooring. Which means that many of your most important investments will not be in the shape you’d like them to be. That’s why it’s so important to protect the inside of your home from damaging rays from the…
These days, there are more choices for window treatments than ever before. New styles, designs, and textures of shades, blinds, shadings, and shutters offer functionality and designer-quality styles. At Blinds & Designs in Tiburon, serving the Marin County area, we offer the latest styles from Hunter Douglas and expertise to help you make the selection…
Energy efficiency is good for you, and it’s good for the planet. In the U.S. alone, the Department of Energy (DOE) reports that windows can account for up to 25% of your annual heating and cooling bill and a staggering 40% in older homes. The right energy-efficient window treatment can certainly help lower your utility…
An important step in improving the energy efficiency of your home is to install window shades with high energy efficiency ratings, like our Duette Architella honeycomb shades. Yet even with the best shades on the market, optimal energy efficiency requires the shades to be opened and closed at the right times. That’s where the Hunter…
Earn a Federal Tax Credit with Shades from Hunter Douglas With honeycomb shades such as Duette Architella from Hunter Douglas, you can enjoy style, function, and a tax rebate from Uncle Sam! Federal tax credits for energy efficient home improvements have been reinstated. Even better, the credits are retroactive and can be applied to improvements…
